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University of New Mexico - Valencia County - Los Lunas

The Valencia Campus, a branch college of UNM, is an open-access, student-centered institution which offers a variety of associate degrees, certificate and credential programs. 

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed to provide employment skills for the student in these fields:

Emergency Medical Services
Program Description
The Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services degree provides the first two years of study for a student who plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services at UNM.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services is intended to prepare graduates to meet the professional educational needs of pre-hospital care providers.  Upon successful completion of degree requirements and a minimum GPA of 2.33, graduates will be qualified for testing for NM licensure as an EMS provider and are eligible for admission to the UNM School of Medicine Emergency Medical Services Academy Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Service program to begin at the 300 level. 

General Science
Associate of Science in General Science
Program Description
The Associate of Science in General Science degree provides the first two years of study for a student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in science.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Associate of Science in General Science degree includes many requirements for a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics in the UNM College of Arts and Sciences or health occupations such as dental hygiene, medical laboratory sciences, nursing, pharmacy, physician’s assistant programs, and radiography at the UNM-Main Campus.  Students interested in applying to medical school, the physical therapy, or occupational therapy program must first complete a baccalaureate degree.  Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution for a baccalaureate degree MUST see an advisor to determine which courses are most appropriate for their major. Completion of this degree does NOT guarantee acceptance into a baccalaureate degree program. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all preadmission course work. 

Health Education
Associate of Science in Health Education
Program Description
The Associate of Science in Health Education degree is provides the first two years of study for students planning to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree at UNM-Main Campus in the professional areas of Health Education (Community Health Education, or School Health Education).
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Associate of Science in Health Education degree includes multidisciplinary requirements needed to continue into a Bachelor of Science in Health Education program required for professional occupations in the area of community and public health or school health education. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all preadmission course work.

Computer Aided Drafting
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting
Program Description
The U.S. Department of Labor has identified computer-aided drafting (CAD) as one of the fastest-growing employment fields. The demand for trained operators has increased steadily as engineering offices make the transition from traditional drafting techniques to CAD. Computers have taken over production drawing and are now being used in a variety of related fields; virtually all technical and scientific disciplines use technical drawings and are adopting computer-aided drawing and modeling. The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting includes general education course and is designed to improve analytic and communication skills.  The core of the program consists of CAD courses with a heavy emphasis on lab work. Drafting conventions are covered in the architectural and technical drafting courses.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting degree, students are prepared for entry-level positions as CAD operators. Graduates of the program have been successfully placed, and many have already advanced to technician and project management positions. The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting degree, while occupational in nature, can be transferred to the UNM-Main Campus and applied towards a Bachelor’s in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies in the College of Education. However, career/technical courses are not guaranteed to transfer as credit. Additionally, grades earned in technical courses are not to be included in the grade point average at the UNM-Main Campus and may not be included in the GPA at other four-year institutions. 

Construction Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology is designed for students entering apprenticeship-training programs.  This degree will provide 15 credit hours toward specific apprenticeship training, broaden academic understanding, and help develop and increased awareness of others and of the environment.  Upon completion of this degree and at least 50% of the apprenticeship program, the student will be prepared to assume additional responsibilities within the organization.  In addition, group requirements and/or technical courses may transfer to programs in four-year universities.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology degree and at least 50% of the apprenticeship program, the student will be prepared to assume additional responsibilities within the organization.  In addition, group requirements and/or technical courses may transfer to programs in four-year universities. 

Digital Media Arts
Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Arts
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Arts degree program offers general education and specific design and computer imaging skills to train the student to provide essential digital media technology assistance in the business environment.  Students are prepared for employment in the fields of digital imaging, graphic, multimedia, and web design.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Arts degree provides the student with a well-rounded, design-oriented, applications knowledge base and creative problem solving skills that employers will appreciate in the Digital Media professional. In addition, the DMA core courses will help prepare the student for national certification.  The Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Arts degree, while occupational in nature, can be transferred to the UNM-Albuquerque Campus and applied towards a bachelor’s in organizational learning and instructional technologies at the College of Education. 

Information Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology degree offers general education and specific computer skills designed to train the student to provide essential computer-related assistance in the business environment.  The degree will give the student skills in hardware maintenance, networking, database development, programming fundamentals, and web design. 
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology degree provides the student with a well-rounded knowledge base, trouble-shooting skills, and customer service techniques that employers will appreciate in an IT professional.  In addition, the IT core courses will help prepare the student for national certification. The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology degree, while occupational in nature, can be transferred to the UNM-Main Campus and applied towards a Bachelor’s in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies at the College of Education. However, career/technical courses are not guaranteed to transfer as credit. Additionally, grades earned in technical courses are not included in the grade point average at the UNM-Main Campus and may not be included in the GPA of other four-year institutions. 

Office & Business Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Office & Business Technology
Program Description
As technology continues to expand, so does the necessity for well-qualified office personnel.  All organizations need timely and effective office and administrative support to operate efficiently.  Positions will continue to be available to qualified individuals and are available in virtually every sector of the economy: education, legal, medical, government, small and large businesses. Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Office and Business Technology degree are encouraged to join the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) student organization and work towards becoming a Certified Administrative Professional.  The IAAP’s purpose is to provide its members and professionals with opportunities to:  1) Develop leadership skills and abilities; 2) Use educational and professional development resources; 3) Examine and participate in research affecting the profession; 4) Stay informed on the future direction of business and office careers; 5) Set standards for the profession; and 6) Promote and enhance the image of the office professional.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Associate of Applied Science Office and Business Technology degree, while occupational in nature, can be transferred to the UNM-Main Campus and applied towards a Bachelor’s in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology (OLIT) in the College of Education.  However, career/technical courses are not guaranteed to transfer as credit.  Additionally, grades earned in career/technical courses are not included in the grade point average at the UNM-Main Campus and may not be included in the grade point average of other four-year institutions. 

Pharmacy Technician
Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare students for careers as pharmacy technicians in hospital, retail, mail order pharmacies, and other pharmacy-related industries with additional preparation in mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics - courses which give the student a more thorough preparation and which can also be applied as requirements for admission to UNM’s College of Pharmacy.  During the second year of the program, students receive classroom, laboratory and practical experience covering all aspects of the profession.  Included in the laboratory portions of the program is a 45-hour content-specific block of instruction dealing with the preparation of sterile intravenous products as required by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
Pharmacy Technician programs in New Mexico have a high placement rate for graduates.  Jobs are available in hospitals, retail, and specialty pharmacies. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam (PTCB exam) for Pharmacy Technicians. 

Certificates in many programs are designed primarily for students not currently pursuing an associate degree. Courses taken as part of a certificate program are accepted toward an associate degree in that field and include these programs:

Health Education
Group Fitness Instructor Leadership Certificate
Program Description
The Group Fitness Instructor Leadership Certificate is a one-year subset of the Associate of Science in Health Education degree program previously listed concentrating on most of the program-specific courses.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Group Fitness Instructor Leadership Certificate lays the foundation for a student to enter the fitness industry as a group fitness leader and continue to pursue the Associate of Science in Health Education degree or other related degree.  Course work will help prepare a student to take the American Council on Exercise exam for Group Fitness Instructor national certification. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all preadmission course work. 

Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Aided Drafting Certificate
Program Description
The core of the Computer Aided Drafting Certificate consists of CAD courses with a heavy emphasis on lab work. Drafting conventions are covered in the architectural and technical drafting courses. Operating system and related computer skills are covered in the computer applications courses.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
Upon completion of the CADC program students are prepared for entry-level positions as CAD operators. Graduates of the program are successfully placed, and many have already advanced to technician and project management positions. 

Digital Media Arts
Digital Media Arts Certificate
Program Description
The Digital Media Arts Certificate program is a subset of the Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Arts degree offering only the specific design and computer imaging skills to train the student to provide essential digital media technology assistance in the business environment.  As with the associate’s degree program, students are prepared for employment in the fields of digital imaging, graphic, multimedia, and web design.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Digital Media Arts Certificate provides the student with the same well-rounded, design-oriented, applications knowledge base and creative problem solving skills that employers will appreciate in the Digital Media professional. In addition, the DMA core courses will help prepare the student for national certification. 

Information Technology
Information Technology Certificate
Program Description
The Information Technology Certificate program is a subset of the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology degree which offers specific computer skills designed to train the student to provide essential computer-related assistance in the business environment.  This certificate program is geared for the student who wants to gain experience in computer maintenance, database development, and web design in a shorter time frame. 
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The Information Technology Certificate program provides the student with trouble-shooting skills and customer service techniques that employers will appreciate in an IT professional.  In addition, the IT core courses will help prepare the student for national certification. 

Office & Business Technology
Office & Business Technology Certificate
Program Description
The Office and Business Technology Certificate is a one-year program that consists of a subset of the Associate of Applied Science Office and Business Technology degree.  It provides information technology and general business courses as well as various OBT courses designed to prepare the student for a successful career in secretarial administration.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
Students may apply the courses listed in the Office and Business Technology Certificate towards the Associate of Applied Science in Office and Business Technology degree. 

Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Program Description
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers as pharmacy technicians in hospital, retail, mail order pharmacies, and other pharmacy-related industries.  In the 12 month program, students receive classroom, laboratory and practical experience covering all aspects of the profession.  A 45-hour content-specific block of instruction dealing with the preparation of sterile intravenous products as required by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, is included in the laboratory portion of the program.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
Pharmacy Technician programs in New Mexico have a high placement rate for graduates.  Jobs are available in hospitals, retail, and specialty pharmacies. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam (PTCB exam) for Pharmacy Technicians. Students planning to continue their education at UNM’s College of Pharmacy should consider enrolling in the Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician Program. 

UNM Valencia County

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University of New Mexico, Valencia County
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031

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